Fort Myers Latest News (Florida, United States)

Fashionistas from across Southwest Florida are invited to the Fashion to a Tea, an elegant high tea luncheon and spirited fashion show being held Oct. 26 in Port Charlotte.

National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine to Perform Sponsored by the U.S. State Department

The Horizon Foundation has appointed Rachel Busch, CEcD, to the position of business development director.

Leadership NEXT, a monthly program for advancing business professionals, will host a networking program from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Page Field in Fort Myers.

Golisano Children's Hospital has published the latest issue of Kids First magazine, a free resource for Southwest Florida's families and the region's only publication solely dedicated to sharing expert-sourced pediatric health and wellness information.

The Southwest Florida community came together to recognize local businesses and leaders for their outstanding contributions to the greater Fort Myers community at the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Chamber Awards, held Aug.

Seneca at Oak Creek, a 55+ residential community being developed by Sage Communities, is now accepting reservations for one- and two-bedroom apartment rental homes in North Fort Myers.

Rachel Fecteau has joined Family Initiative, Inc. as the community engagement specialist working alongside co-founders David Brown and Anjali Van Drie to promote compassionate care and support to children and families living with autism spectrum disorder.

Sunshine Ace Hardware helped raise $3,546 through its Back-to-School Round Up. This donation will help purchase new school supplies and classroom materials for students attending Guadalupe Center in Immokalee.

Hosted by SWFL Climate & Community Initiative and powered by Hertz, the inaugural Climate & Community Summit will take place on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Valerie's House, a nonprofit organization in Southwest Florida helping children grieve the loss of a loved one, has awarded $50,000 in college scholarships for graduating high school seniors who have come through and found support in the Valerie's House..

As part of its 59 Minutes educational series, Avow offers two free lunch and learn sessions on Aug. 30 and 31. On Aug. 30, George A.

Advanced Aesthetic Solutions has welcomed Cassandra "Cassie" Slota to its Fort Myers-based medical spa. A board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Slota specializes in injections, including Botox and fillers.

Advocate Radiation Oncology has established a new cancer treatment center in West Palm Beach.

Fort Myers Brewing Company is turning back the clock to party like it's 1990-something with 90s Night from 2 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12.

Charity for Change's fundraising Gala, Planting Seeds of Humanity, will be held Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Naples Hilton. The event includes a VIP reception, live auction and "Call for Change" cash call.

Nearly 250 Southwest Florida children in foster care and temporary homes received new backpacks stuffed with school supplies, as well as a gift card to buy clothing, at Back to School with the Blue in Fort Myers.

Sponsors are needed for the 5th Annual Clips for Cancer, a month-long event in September that raises money to ensure that programs and services are available for local children diagnosed with cancer at Golisano Children's Hospital.

Lee BIA Builders Care and community partners recently came together to surprise a Fort Myers homeowner with the gift of a new air conditioning system.

Stevens Construction has started an interior renovation and outdoor amenities improvement to the amenity center at Somerset at the Plantation, located at 10401 Dartington Drive, announced Dan Adams, vice president/principal, Stevens Construction, Inc.

Gulf Coast Village recently hosted a fashion show fundraiser for its residents to raise funds for its foundation. All proceeds from the event tickets sales will go to support the Gulf Coast Foundation.

Fort Myers Brewing Company is celebrating National IPA Day from 2 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4 with the release of a new 10-beer flight board and specialty beers on tap as well as food trucks and live music.

The NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Collier County Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has appointed Beth Hatch as its chief executive officer (CEO) effective July 26.

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business Committee will host a networking social from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Dave & Buster's, located at 13499 S. Cleveland Ave. within Bell Tower.

OFDC Commercial Interiors has completed an interior redesign and furniture installation at Herc Rentals that allows the equipment rental company to accommodate additional employees.

Radiation Oncologist Dr. Todd Pezzi has joined Advocate Radiation Oncology. Pezzi will join Dr. Garton at Advocate's new Naples location.

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce has announced Commissioner Brian Hamman as the organization's new president and CEO.

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that at its annual meeting, stockholder David Hamilton Roos was elected to the Executive Committee. This is his second tenure as such.

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Katie Kohn has joined the firm as an associate in the Divorce, Marital and Family Law Department. She is based out of the firm's Naples office.

The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Ivy Rhinehart as joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all aspects of the firm's business, administration, and finance.

Arol Buntzman, chair of the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance, announced that the alliance has received a $1 million donation from the NoVo Foundation to help build a safe, affordable apartment rental community in Immokalee for farmworker and other...